El Navegante — Restaurant in Oaxaca

SPOILER: BEST SHRIMPS (CAMARONES) EVER

El Navigante - an honest review.

First of all, if you're seeking an "authentic" Mexican restaurant - you know, plastic chairs, street food style, open barbecue, menu in Spanish, and a bit of adventure vibe - you won't find it at El Navegante. (You can find those types of restaurants, for example, between Zipolite and Puerto Angel). El Navegante caters more to tourists: it's clean, the staff (friendly) speaks English, and you'll pay slightly more than 10 Euros for a main course. The atmosphere is pleasant, providing a relaxed dining experience.

My girlfriend and I stumbled upon El Navegante on our first night in the area. It was conveniently close to our accommodation, so we thought, why not give it a try?

Little did we know, we were about to indulge in the best Shrimps (Camarones) of our lives. The portion size was generous (about 10 super huge shrimps), and they were cooked in a garlic-infused, slightly spicy sauce (if I remember correctly, it was termed "al ajo"), perfectly complementing the mashed potatoes (pure de papas). It was truly a life-changing culinary experience - salty, oily, bursting with flavor on our palates.

Despite our efforts to find similarly delicious Camarones in the following days, we were unsuccessful. So, even after leaving the area, we couldn't shake off one regret: not returning to El Navegante for those incredible shrimps.

Don't miss out on this experience! The shrimps are truly awesome!

(To the Esteemed Team of El Navegante: If you could share the recipe with us, we would be overjoyed. Keep up the...

“I had the pleasure of dining here in San Augustine, Mexico. The food was truly exceptional. I savored a perfectly prepared tuna dish, while my friend enjoyed a flavorful fettuccine. Both dishes went above and beyond our expectations, with rich flavors and beautiful presentation.

The service at was warm and attentive, making the experience all the more enjoyable. The staff went out of their way to ensure we felt well taken care of throughout the meal.

It’s worth mentioning that the restaurant is located in a quieter part of town, so you may want to plan your transportation ahead of time, as taxis aren’t always readily available.

In conclusion, I highly recommend a visit to the awesome place for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. With outstanding food, excellent service, and a charming atmosphere, it’s a perfect destination for food lovers.”

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First time here, we arrived 20 minutes before opening and found a not so welcoming atmosphere ( thus the 4 for service ), the staff being busy preparing the evening, so not even a drink 🤷🏾‍♀️ but then found what we had heard about : an appealing restaurant, kind of infusion style , smiling young ladies that were very attentive. Beautifully arranged plates, the salad with goat cheese caused an explosion of amazing flavours in our mouths. The tuna 'Crema de alcaparras' ( capers ) was just wonderful - the best tuna I had at a restaurant in years ! - and the same goes for the beef 'Arrachera' ( skirt steak ) which was accompanied by great ingredients.

We had beautiful cocktails - Caipirinha and Mezcal Mule, as postre ( dessert ) a chocolate mousse topped with a maracuja layer plus a very good espresso 😄

We'll definitely recommend 'El Navegante' and come...